Officially defined as those born between 1946 and 1965 (for the math deficient, that means they’re between 46 and 64 years old), so-called Baby Boomers are ditching their SUVs and minivans in favor of flashier and more luxurious vehicles in earnest these days.

"Many Baby Boomers are experiencing another phase in their life, the nest is empty and because they have reached a heightened income level giving them both time and financial freedom, they chose vehicles that provide them with a luxurious, safe feel and a youthful, sporty drive," says Jesse Toprak, Vice President of Trends and Analysis at TrueCar.com.

So what are they buying? Plenty of convertibles, as it turns out–apparently they like the feel of the wind whipping across their receding hairlines. Based on TrueCar’s statistics, here is the top-10 list of vehicles from the 2009 and 2010 model years most favored by those of a certain age (prices cited are for 2011 model-year cars):

A low slung convertible that’s able to careen two passengers through the curves like few amusement-park thrill rides, TrueCar.com says Porsche is selling 84.2 percent of its two-seat Boxsters to Baby Boomers. MSRP: $48,100-$61,800.